While most men impress potential employers with resumes and cover letters, Derrick Williams had a different credential: single-handedly destroying Duke in the NCAA tournament. Now, after two years of playing basketball in relative obscurity at Arizona, he's emerged as a likely top-three pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. And while some things are out of his control — the team that drafts him, whether there will actually be a next season, when in the night he'll awkwardly shake Commissioner David Stern's hand — every man does get to pick his own clothes. Earlier this week, Williams went shopping in Los Angeles, where he searched for hours to find his first big (but not too big) suit for the national stage, one that will show the world he can ball with the rest of them. In between fittings, the Arizona Wildcat spoke with Esquire about the importance of strong style, plus shared why he'll be in Cleveland's colors on draft night.

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I like suits but I'm more casual, probably because I'm younger. I'm only 20. But I'm going to have to get used to suits.

It used to be more sweats and t-shirts, but now I'm pulling out the nice jeans, casual dress shirts, and polos. I'm starting to move toward a more dress-casual look.

The draft is the world's first look at your style as a professional. It's the first glimpse into your transition from amateur to pro. This week lays the foundation.

We should dress like it's a business. You don't want to show up looking sloppy or tacky because people look up to you. Everybody in this business is 25- to 30-years-old and you don't want to stand out for being underdressed.

Being underdressed is far worse than being overdressed.

Jordan Hamilton, a high-school-friend and teammate, is supposed to be a top-15 pick. We're happy we made it this far together, but there's always going to be that competition.

Being best-dressed at the draft will take that a step further.

Samaki Walker'stop-hat thing was straight crazy. I've seen Jalen Rose's red suit, and I know there's a story about that — but still. I've seen too much plaid but sometimes it comes out nice, like Wesley Johnson last season. His outfit looked great even though he mixed some plaid in. He kept it classic. I think LeBron's all-white look on draft night was his own thing. He's King James and I think that helped define him from the start. Both him and [Dwyane] Wade dress well off the court and I'm all for it.

It's a secret.

I can't say what I'm wearing. Giving away your look before the event is like giving away your game plan.